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Tinaksite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.82   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
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Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Tinaksite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite and Nephrite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Tinaksite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tinaksite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tinaksite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tinaksite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.

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